President Prabowo Departs for Russia, Set to Hold One-on-One Meeting with Putin

President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto departed for Moscow, Russian Federation, on the evening of Sunday, 12 April 2026.

The visit forms part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation amid continuously evolving global dynamics.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated in a written release that President Prabowo is heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“On the eve of midnight this Sunday, 12 April 2026, President Prabowo Subianto departed for Moscow, Russia,” said Cabinet Secretary Teddy on Monday, 13 April 2026.

The journey to Moscow takes approximately 12 hours of non-stop flight using the national carrier Garuda Indonesia, with an estimated arrival on Monday morning local time.

“President Prabowo is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with President Vladimir Putin in the afternoon,” explained Cabinet Secretary Teddy.

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy, the meeting between the two leaders holds significant importance amid the dynamic changes in the global landscape.

“In the midst of continuously changing global dynamics, this meeting is highly crucial,” he stated.

In the meeting agenda, Cabinet Secretary Teddy conveyed that the two leaders will discuss several strategic issues, including strengthening national energy resilience through the continuation of cooperation with the Russian government.

It should be noted that prior to departure, the Head of State along with a limited entourage took off from TNI AU Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, around 23:10 WIB.

President Prabowo’s departure was seen off directly by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, TNI Commander Agus Subiyanto, National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Head of the State Intelligence Agency Muhammad Herindra.

Accompanying President Prabowo on this visit are, among others, Foreign Minister Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.